BGCG CONNECTIONS
March 2022
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Dear BGCG Friends and Families,
Springtime means new programs and exciting events at the Clubhouse. We delight in the smiles and renewed energy our youth bring to us during this season. As our free enrichment programs begin today, our kids will participate in new programs, such as cheerleading, wrestling, and rowing, and our hallmark offerings like Finance Champs, Power Hour, computer coding, mixed media art, and many others.
In addition to the start of our new program session, spring marks our 54th Annual Youth of the Year Dinner on April 6. This year we will celebrate our very own, Don Palmer, as our Champion of Youth. This honor is bestowed on an individual who has impacted our work and youth in extraordinary ways. As Don celebrates his 30th year at the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, I hope you will join me in congratulating him on this prestigious honor and thank him for the enormous impact his leadership has had on our Club and the kids.
Our Youth of the Year celebration also reminds us of the vital work BGCG does to help build teens, grounded in character, embody all the best of the Club as Don Palmer does. Twelve high school members applied to become our Youth of the Year. These teens showcase the best qualities of our Club and remind us of the journey they took to arrive on this stage. Many of these teens have been coming to Club since they were six years old, taking advantage of our after-school programs and summer camps, leading Keystone and Torch Club, working as after-school and summer counselors, and most importantly, serving as role models for our younger members. We will announce our 2022 Youth of the Year on the evening of the 6th.
BGCG works to enrich the lives of all our members through supportive relationships with our Staff, first-rate offerings, and by creating opportunities so that each member will be equipped to graduate from high school with a plan and the eagerness to be responsible, caring citizens who will positively impact their communities.
Thank you for your support and friendship. We hope to see many of you at the Clubhouse over the next few months.
With gratitude,
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Cristina Vittoria
CEO, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich
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BGCG NOW ACCEPTING CRYPTOCURRENCY DONATIONS!
Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich is pleased to announce the capability to accept donations of cryptocurrency for charitable giving. Cryptocurrency is a form of decentralized digital money that is based on blockchain technology and donations of this type allow donors to give appreciated assets and take advantage of potential tax benefits.
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Wednesday, April 6, 2022
6:00pm Reception
6:30pm Program and Dinner
2022 YOUTH OF THE YEAR
WINNER TO BE ANNOUNCED
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CHAMPION OF YOUTH HONOREE
DON PALMER
VP of Programs & Youth Development
Celebrating Don's 30 years at BGCG and his unwavering commitment to the youth of Greenwich.
PAST CHAMPION OF YOUTH HONOREES
Lisa Stuart, Susan Bevan, Rebecca Breed, Jean Witmer, Judy O. Higgins
EVENT CO-CHAIRS
Sally & Larry Lawrence, Sally & Alex Lynch, Jean & Rick Witmer
HONORARY CO-CHAIRS
Icy & Scott Frantz, Lisa & Bruce Quackenbush
EVENT COMMITTEE
Kim Augustine, Jannell Bakrow, Jonna Mesimaki and Dean Bell, Susan and Marv Berenblum, Nancy Better, Susan Bevan, Michelle Binnie, Kate Tabner and Michael Boardman, Skye Brewer, Carol and Will Browne, Gretchen and Lance Bylow, Pat Caffray, Kate Clark, Anne and Bill Farrell, George Fox, Julie Futch, Kristina Gabelli, Nick Graziano, Chris Harned, Kristy and Rob Harteveldt, Judy Higgins, Burt Hilton, Ellen and Bob Kaufmann, Elizabeth Lake, Isabel Lasky, Annesley and David MacFarlane, Elizabeth Mendel, Sally and Tony Mann, Greg Martinez, Liz and Bob Nolan, Nancy Risman, Iris Rivera, Sue Scully, Lisa and Scott Stuart, Alease Tallman, Eileen Tang, Chrissy von Oiste, Bobby Walker, Jr., Debby Weinberg, Annette Wilson, Jill Woolworth, Shannon and Bart Wyand
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SAVE THE DATE - ANNUAL BENEFIT PRE-EVENTS |
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VERONICA BEARD SHOPPING EXPERIENCE
Please join us for an exclusive shopping experience at Veronica Beard’s Greenwich Avenue location on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 from 11:00am to 1:00pm. The shop has generously offered to donate a percentage of the proceeds to our Annual Benefit on September 9, 2022.
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ANNUAL BENEFIT LAUNCH PARTY
Please join us for our Annual Benefit Launch Party on Tuesday, April 12, 2022
6:00 – 7:30pm at Samuel Owen Gallery, 382 Greenwich Avenue where we will reveal this year's exciting theme!
Co-Chairs:
Claiborne Swanson Frank
Louise Oram-Cho
Katerina Pergola
Kindly RSVP:
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ANNUAL BENEFIT - September 9
Save the date for our 2022 Annual Benefit, Friday, September 9, 2022!
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HIGHLIGHTING OUR PROGRAMS |
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SUMMER CAMP AT BGCG
GREAT SUMMERS START HERE - REGISTRATION IS OPEN
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With three great camp options — Clubhouse Camp, Camp Simmons and Teen Camp — kids ages 6-15 can choose their source of FUN this summer at the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich! Each program is licensed by the State of Connecticut.
Weekly Sessions
June 27 - August 19
Camp Simmons & Teen Camp: $175* per child, per week
Clubhouse Camp: $180* per child weekly (includes Friday BBQ lunch)
*Early bird discount of $25 off per-week until March 31
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As part of the “Passport to Manhood” program for young teens, BGCG teaches life skills to our youth. One afternoon this winter, staff, board members and town officials taught boys in the program the intricacies of how to tie a necktie - an important rite of passage. Each of the program’s 14 sessions use interactive activities to focus on a specific aspect of character and manhood. |
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Prep classes for the SAT exam can cost $1,000 or more, not including materials. To ensure that all teen members have access to exam preparation, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich partnered with Carnegie Prep to offer an 8-week course FREE to our teens. The course is designed to emphasize the skills, strategies, and content associated with the test that are necessary for student success. Courses such as this are available due to the generosity of our donors. |
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16th ANNUAL SWIM-A-THON WAS A SWIMMING SUCCESS! |
DID YOU KNOW? Over 40,000 children have learned how to swim in our pool.
What an amazing day we had on Saturday, February 26 at our 16th Annual Swim-A-Thon! Alumni and BGCG swimmers filled the pool, swimming more than 1,300 laps. Thanks to sponsors and donors, our community’s youth will have fun learning the fundamentals of water safety, including swim lessons, swim team fun, lifeguard certification, and more, because we raised over $15,000 to benefit these programs!
SPECIAL THANKS to our sponsors: Cardinal Capital, ZAC Foundation, and Custom Aquatics!
There is still time to make a contribution to the 2022 Swim-a-Thon. You can help keep our aquatic programs FREE to members by clicking here.
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BASKETBALL TEAM WINS CHAMPIONSHIP GAME |
BGCG’s 7th grade boys travel team are the champions! Our athletes won the Fairfield County Basketball League C tournament on Saturday, March 12, 2022.
Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich’s 7th grade travel basketball team played well throughout the regular season competing in the FCBL. The team was led by Head Coach, Michael Puckett; Captains Jacari and Langston with help from their teammates Mathew, Dan, Anthony, Adam, Nick, Cebastian, Louie, Cassidy, Roy, Jagger and Pedro; Assistant Coach, Brian Ceballos, and G.M. Mike Gerald. Playing an 11-game schedule, the team finished with 8 wins and 3 losses.
In the championship game, BGCG defeated Westport Pal White 57-37. The boys were focused and displayed great teamwork!
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On nine Tuesdays throughout March and April, 17 local restaurants are supporting Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich in an initiative called, “Tasty Tuesdays.” Members of the Greenwich community are asked to support one of the local restaurants, who will make a donation to the Club. Run by BGCG’s Keystone and Torch Clubs, the fundraiser will generate donations that will be used to support a local community project. Many thanks to the local community and restaurants who are supporting the Club! Click this link to see participating restaurants.
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Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich’s Torch and Keystone Clubs are hosting the 6th Annual Dodge for a Cause tournament!
Adults: Saturday, April 30 @ 10:30am
High School: Friday, May 6 @ 6:00pm
Middle School: Friday, May 13 @ 6:00pm
Funds raised will support a local community project.
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Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich
4 Horseneck Lane - Greenwich, CT 06830
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